Stop retyping FileZilla connections: Site Manager profiles, FTPS versus SFTP, and password safety
Store repeatable FTP/FTPS/SFTP profiles in FileZilla Site Manager, choose the right protocol, and protect saved passwords.
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Tuning FileZilla's Transfer Queue for High-Volume SFTP Sync
FileZilla's transfer queue and concurrent-transfer settings can cause connection errors on busy SFTP servers. This blog explains how to cap simultaneous transfers and use Directory Comparison to sync only changed files, with a concrete 5,000-file example.
FileZilla Site Manager: Choosing FTPS or SFTP for a Remote Host
Match FileZilla's Site Manager protocol to your server's actual service to avoid timeouts and authentication failures.
Diagnosing 'Critical error: Could not connect to server' in FileZilla Client
Step‑by‑step guide to diagnose FileZilla’s 'Critical error: Could not connect to server' by checking mode logs, testing ports, and matching TLS settings.
FileZilla Server: Require Explicit FTPS on Control and Data Channels
Configure FileZilla Server for explicit FTPS so FTP credentials and transfers are encrypted, with firewall and certificate checks.
Configure FTPS Explicit TLS in FileZilla Site Manager
Force explicit TLS in FileZilla Site Manager, handle certificate trust, verify passive data ports, and protect saved passwords.
Choosing the Right Encryption Mode in FileZilla Site Manager
A practical guide to picking FTP, FTPS, or SFTP in FileZilla Site Manager, securing credentials with a master password, and setting up key‑based SFTP with real‑world verification steps.
Using SFTP Key‑Based Authentication in FileZilla Site Manager – Setup, Security Trade‑offs, and Verification
Learn how to configure SFTP key‑based authentication in FileZilla’s Site Manager, protect stored credentials with a master password, and verify the connection succeeded.
Solving 'Failed to Retrieve Directory Listing' in FileZilla Server
Diagnose and fix 'Failed to retrieve directory listing' errors in FileZilla Server by configuring passive mode port ranges, NAT external IPs, and firewall rules.